January 3, 2020 Are you committed to climbing the highest peak in North America? Before attempting 20,310′ Denali, you’ll want to first spend time in a comparable cold weather environment. Test yourself in expedition-style winter mountaineering with IMG on Mt. Rainier during an upcoming Denali Expedition Seminar & Summit Climb! Available dates: February 8-14, 2020 […]
December 12, 2019 If you follow the weather in the PNW, then you know the freezing levels in the mountains are falling and snow accumulation numbers are rising. Paradise is expected to receive up to 36″ from the current low pressure system, with even more snow up high. While it feels a bit late for […]
November 22, 2019 Paradise at 5,400′ on Mt. Rainier may be famous for its wildflowers and hiker-friendly (if not a bit steep!) trails in the summer months, but winter on Rainier presents an entirely different scene. Paradise receives over 50 feet of snow on average, making it the perfect playground for snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and […]
September 15, 2019 With only six Denali Prep Seminars available each year, the time to sign up for 2020 is now! This is the ideal program for anyone aspiring to climb Denali or any other large, glaciated, technical peak in Alaska. Mt. Rainier in winter is the perfect place to immerse yourself in a harsh, […]
August 1, 2019 If you’re thinking about a Rainier climb in 2020 and want to dip your toes into the water first, we still have room on our August 21 Mountain Day School, August 22 Advanced Mountain Day School, & August 23-24 Crevasse Rescue Course! Come on out and learn some basic mountaineering skills with […]
July 4, 2019 It has been a week of celebrations for our Rainier climbs with summits on the DC, Fuhrer Finger, and Kautz routes. Additionally, our Glacier Skills Seminar and our Women’s Climb both topped out for an overall excellent transition from June to July! If you’re thinking about climbing Rainier or taking a training […]
April 23, 2019 We still have availability on this summer’s mountaineering courses! Take one at a time or take them on consecutive days. Either way, you’ll be a better mountaineer and safer climbing partner when you’re done! MDS = Mountain Day School AMDS = Advanced Mountain Day School CRS = Crevasse Rescue School May 17 […]
April 18, 2019 Our 5th Denali Prep Seminar of 2019 made the trip up to Camp Muir yesterday after spending two days and nights working on their expedition camping skills at the 6,200′ Marmot Hill Camp. They had blue skies and sunshine for their sled hauling day out of Paradise, but the weather has since […]
March 26, 2019 Join IMG Lead Guide, Betsy Dain-Owens, on the last Denali Prep Seminar of the season April 27 – May 3 and find out how Rikki’s team rescued him during their training! Just two spots remain for an opportunity to spend almost a week on Rainier while the snowpack is in excellent training […]
March 18, 2019 Our third Denali Prep Seminar of the season, led by Rikki Dunn, awoke to sunshine and blue skies after spending a clear night camped just below Panorama Point. On Day One, sleds are used to haul loads to the first camp site. The team then sets up tents as they would on […]
